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We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations that Matter

Celeste Headlee
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We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations that Matter

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Celeste Headlee

We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations that Matter

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2017

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In We Need to Talk, Celeste Headlee provides practical advice and insights on improving communication skills. The book emphasizes techniques for having more meaningful conversations by listening attentively, avoiding distractions, and being open-minded. Through these strategies, individuals can foster better relationships and understanding in both personal and professional interactions.

Informative

Inspiring

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

5,961 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Celeste Headlee's We Need to Talk offers practical advice on improving conversational skills, drawing from her experience in journalism. Reviewers praise its actionable tips, engaging anecdotes, and relevance in today's digital age. Some critique its repetition and lack of depth in certain areas. Overall, it's a useful guide for enhancing communication.

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Who Should Read We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations that Matter?

We Need to Talk by Celeste Headlee is perfect for readers passionate about improving their communication skills. Fans of Crucial Conversations by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, and Switzler and Just Listen by Goulston will appreciate Headlee's insights on fostering meaningful and effective conversations.

4.2

5,961 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2017

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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